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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.74, 31,059.54 and 6,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.74, 31,059.54 and 6,670.16 is: 10,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.74 : 31,059.54 = 6,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.74/31,059.54 = 6,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.74x = 31,059.54 × 6,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.74x = 207,172,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,172,101.33/20,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.16

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